Weekly injections such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and dulaglutide (Trulicity) offer even greater flexibility
Additionally, compounded products are typically paid for out-of-pocket, which can be more financially prohibitive than branded therapies covered under commercial insurance plans
If weight management is a priority alongside blood sugar control, GLP-1 medications offer a clear advantage in that area
In plain terms, a shopper can pay for a product that delivers essentially none of the medication its branding implies, while the label leans entirely on a drug name it does not contain
Many people taking GLP-1 medications experience gastrointestinal (GI) side effects like nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or changes in appetite